Life at the Top

When Jasper finally woke up, the first thing he smelled was the sharp scent of disinfectant. Then, he opened his eyes to see a white ceiling. He was about to ask where he was, only to feel his throat burn. It felt like it was about to tear and burn from how dry it was.

“Water…” He whispered softly. Wendy heard movement and immediately walked over.

She grabbed Jasper’s hand tightly, her eyes filled with worry.

“How are you feeling, Jasp? What do you need?”

“Water…”

Wendy quickly grabbed the warm water she had prepared beforehand.

Jasper felt much better after taking a sip, and he slowly regained consciousness. His chest clenched slightly when he saw Wendy’s worried expression and the reddened corners of her eyes.

“What happened? Did you cry?”

The emotions Wendy had tried hard to suppress immediately resurfaced when she heard Jasper’s question.

Tears started to well in her eyes which shocked Jasper.

“What’s wrong? Did I say something wrong?”

Wendy shook her head and wiped her tears. “You didn’t. It’s just that you scared all of us. You fainted in front of all of us after the financial war with Soros two days ago.”

“The little prince and Lord Alvarado were terrified when they brought you to the hospital. They were both frantic, they almost tripped and fell over while running.”

Wendy told him what had happened. He remembered feeling unwell that day, but he did not say anything because of

he thought about how, despite their status and identity, the little prince and Lord

looked around and all he saw

in the corner of the room. Those plants did not look like

room’s too white and blinding, and that you wouldn’t like it when you woke

and Lord Alvarado not stopped him, I think he would have repainted the room as well.” Wendy explained, not knowing if

are here too, they came to the

I was too happy that you woke up

Then she left.

Jasper smiled exasperatedly whilst feeling

were times when she

the room

over-exhaustion and malnutrition. But I’m telling you, I’m going to watch

nodded as he

“Alright. Whatever you say…”

too much concern. She was thankful that it was no big deal this time, but she would not know

definitely going to come and visit you, do you want me to tell them

Jasper shook his head.

myself too hard this time. I’ll be fine once I eat up and my nutrition levels go back to

Law and some higher-ups had come

outside the window, his

few days had finally been lifted and the clouds had given way to a sunny sky again. He knew that there was still a long way to go, but he would walk it no matter how difficult